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Provided by Galicia Abogados, S.C.
Galicia has an industry-focused, multi-disciplinary energy practice and one of the most recognized and experienced teams in Mexico. Galicia is the only firm in Mexico with a dedicated energy team comprised of highly experienced lawyers led by five partners.
The energy practice combines transactional strengths with highly specialized regulatory capabilities, supported by strong strategic litigation, arbitration and environmental teams.
Our expertise includes the main regulatory, commercial and financial strengths needed to develop and finance a full-array of energy projects.
Oil & Gas: Our team has been pioneer in the sector in Mexico, which allows us to maintain a strong presence in the different markets of the industry. We participated in the first projects in the sector in Mexico and were involved in the design of innovative legal and contractual structures.
Power: We are also proud to have been industry pioneers in the power sector in Mexico after the opening of the sector to private investment in 1994. We participated in the structuring, development; financing and operation of the first independent power production, self-supply and export projects in the electricity sector.
Renewables: Our experience in power related activities extends to all assets in the renewable sector, including wind, solar, biomass and hydro projects, covering regulatory, real estate, clean energy certificates and market trading matters.
Chambers Review
Galicia Abogados is a market-leading firm that is held in high esteem for its outstanding expertise in the energy sector in Mexico, with particular prowess in the power space. The team benefits from a wealth of experience in financing energy projects, as well as in negotiating power purchase agreements. The energy practice group routinely advises major financial institutions on sophisticated project finance transactions in the energy sector. Galicia Abogados is also frequently involved in high-value acquisitions of stakes in energy companies and power plants.
Strengths
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"The team at Galicia Abogados are flexible and build up a good understanding with us. They have a very good sense of urgency and always comply with our need for quick responses."
"The partners at Galicia Abogados are both attentive and responsive to our needs. They are well versed on the current issues that affect energy projects."
"The team at Galicia Abogados are flexible and build up a good understanding with us. They have a very good sense of urgency and always comply with our need for quick responses."
"The partners at Galicia Abogados are both attentive and responsive to our needs. They are well versed on the current issues that affect energy projects."
Notable Practitioners
Stellar practitioner Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura is held in high esteem by peers and clients alike for his remarkable activity in the energy domain in Mexico. As co-head of the department, he is adept at assisting clients with complex mandates pertaining to the electricity and oil and gas sectors.
"Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura is an excellent lawyer who is aware of current affairs affecting our projects, and whom it is a pleasure to work with."
"Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura provides us with invaluable support for achieving our objectives. He does a very good job at helping us understand complex laws and issues."
Prominent partner Francisco Fernández Cueto is praised by interviewees for his extensive experience and solid capabilities in the Mexican energy domain.
"Francisco Fernández Cueto is a very knowledgeable lawyer in the power sphere. I highly recommend him; we work closely together and he is great at coordinating the work."
Ranked Lawyers at
Galicia Abogados, S.C.
Mexico
Members
Provided by Galicia Abogados, S.C.
Antonio Borja
Carlos Escoto
Carlos de Maria y Campos Segura
Head of Department
Eduardo García-Travesi
Ernesto Partida
Florent Patoret
Head of Department
Hector Kuri
Luis Manuel Rosendo
Mariana Herrero
Industries
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Mining
Oil & Gas
Power
Renewables